Orchestra

Question 1

Flute

Answer 1

//This is a long tube with holes along the top,one if which is for blowing across.
//They were originally made from wood but now are made from steel
//The flute has a range from Middle C upwards for 3 octaves
// A person who plays the flute is know as a flautist

Question 2

Oboe

Answer 2

//the oboe is made from rosewood and has a double reed.
//it has a range if nearly 3 octaves
//as the player blows ,the 2 reeds vibrate against each other 
// the oboe has a very distinct sound

Question 3

Trumpet

Answer 3

//Smallest of all brass instruments and can play the highest pitches.
// it has valves which change the length of tubing which in combination with air speed and lip buzzing produce different pitches
//it is often used in celebratory events e.g fanfare

Question 4

Tuba

Answer 4

//Largest of the brass instruments.
//Like all brass instruments it is played through a mouthpiece 
//it has valves which change the pitch of notes.
// it is often used to create an 'oom paa ' effects

Question 5

Viola

Answer 5

//The viola is funded in fifths,C, middle c, g , d,a.
//The viola is bigger than the violin 
//in a choir the viola would play the alto 
// the viola has a very deep sound//the violin is played with a bow

Question 6

Violin

Answer 6

//the violin is the smallest out of the string family and highest in pitch.
//it has 4 strings that are stretched between top and bottom
//Different notes are made by pressing the tip of a finger down on the string and holding it against the fingerboard

Question 7

Piano

Answer 7

Invented in the 18th Century, the piano is one of the most popular instruments used in all types of music. It is played by pressing keys which hammer a string inside of the instrument

Question 8

Xylophone

Answer 8

Made of bars of wood. The instrument is played with two soft drumstick, the instrument can be played one or multiple notes at a time.